Creating Mokume Gane Metals

I recently took a terrific class in creating Mokume Gane – a multilayered metal that’s produced under heat and pressure. The fascination with this metal is the patterning that can be achieved with various combinations of metals and some inspired carving techniques. Mokume Gane in a fascinating metal laminate that I’ve been playing with recently.…

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New Gemstone Jewelry for 2015

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and successful year ahead in 2015.  I’m really excited about the newest designs I’m working on and I want to share some of my ideas with you.   I’ve designed a number of gemstone earrings and some sterling silver coil earrings in several styles.   These coiled silver earrings have…

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Pantone Colors for Fall & Winter 2014 through Spring 2015

Pantone has published their fashion color guides for this Fall and Winter. The colors are terrific strong hues for Fall and Winter with softer shades for next Spring. The link to the Fall/Winter forecast is  http://www.pantone.com/pages/fcr/?season=fall&year=2014  Strong hues for Fall into Winter: Radiant orchid, royal blue, aluminum (silvery gray), aurora red (brick red), misted yellow (marigold),…

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Metals I Use for my Jewelry Designs

Metals Used in My Jewelry Designs I use a variety of metals in my jewelry designs and often include more than one metal in a single piece. The metals I commonly use include: Sterling Silver  – Sterling silver tarnishes, especially in hot, humid weather. Sterling contains 7.5% copper by weight to make it harder for a…

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Eternal Spiral Necklace

After many delays due to the floods in Thailand, The Ganoksin Project’s “Differences Unite Us” exhibit has just been released.   Many artists are included in a variety of media. I’m honored that my Eternal Spiral necklace and earrings in Argentium silver with garnets are included – the link is  http://www.ganoksin.com/exhibition/v/duu/?g2_page=18 I’m thrilled to be part of…

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